Crushed Georgia and Germany made a strong step for the eight!

Overwhelming victory of Germany against Georgia (100-73), for the first matchday of the round of 16 of the World Cup.

Ilias Zouro’s team “forced” Gordy Hebert’s players for one half. However, the “punchers” brought out their best selves in the second half, sealing the victory comfortably. Undefeated with 4 wins Germanywhich is now very close to the eight, waiting for a victory of Slovenian on the Australians to secure it! If not, he’ll need to do… that job against Luka Doncic’s side (3/9, 2:10 p.m.)

The protagonists for Germany are many and varied. Top of all o Maodo Lo with 18 points and Dennis Schroeder, who added another 16, along with 7 assists. At 14 he stopped Moritz Wagner.

On the other hand, Mamukelashvili with 19 and Bitandze with 15 saved for Georgia. Toko Sengelia finished the match with 12 points.

The match

Georgia made it difficult for Germany in the first minutes of the match. Ilias Zouro’s team led by 5 points (9-14) in the middle of the first period with the “punchers” finding big shots and taking the reins, closing at +6 (22-16) in the first period.

Gordy Hebert’s team picked up speed in the second quarter, gaining an 8-point lead (35-27 at 16′). The “crusaders” tightened their defense and balanced the game again (39-40 at 19′).

The half ended at 43-41, while after the break, Germany gradually stepped on the gas. A 14-0 run brought the score to +16 (61-45 at 26′), effectively ending the match.

Georgia’s role was significantly reduced and while its attempt to “scissor” the difference did not prosper. 11 consecutive points, in the first minutes of the final quarter, made the score 81-59, 6 and 53 before the end. The final minutes were typical, with the +27 final 100-73 being the biggest margin of the match.

The ten minutes: 22-16, 43-41, 70-57, 100-73

See the match statistics here